Finding Life beyond the struggles
When I was younger, we lived in a house that had a small pond behind it. It wasn't noticeable at first because there was a hill between our house and that pond, and really I don't remember who discovered it first. What I do remember is putting on my boots, trekking to the pond, and... Continue Reading →
If you left the grave behind You, so will I.So Will I (100 Billion X) The definition of Grave is: A place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or a mound; used as an allusive term for death; a place where a broken... Continue Reading →
Praise and worship has always been my favorite time, anytime. I remember being on the playground swing just singing my heart out to God during recess. On church days, I always feel like there's not enough worship time. I'll be honest, Nights of Worship are my absolute favorite kind of nights. To me, praise and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why Jesus rose on the third day? Why not the day after or a week later? Was it to give His disciples time to spread the word that the great Rabbi had died? I mean, the more people that could find out in that time, the greater the miracle of it,... Continue Reading →
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.1 Peter 4:10 NIV Reading this the other day I had the thought, Do I use the gifts God has given me to serve those in my house? Let me explain, usually when... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine re-posted a tweet from someone that spoke about gay people growing up fearing the wrath of God while racists don't. It broke my heart. As I finished reading the thread and replies all I could think of was, If He physically walked the earth today, Jesus would... Continue Reading →
All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.1 John 4:15 NLT The confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior must be a personal statement. It cannot be blithely said. We must contemplate it, seek it out, and meditate on it until it... Continue Reading →
I was studying 1 John chapter 3 the other day and at first I was contemplating the verses comparing the world to Cain and the Body to Abel. I was thinking of how the world hates the Spirit of blessing and favor that resides in us and upon us. I was suddenly arrested by the... Continue Reading →
I was perusing through some of my old bible studies and I came across one from Isaiah 9:1-3 and I felt like it was so appropriate for us in this season of uncertainty and darkness. There is so much despair and fear and fighting, it's easy to forget that God is still present and still... Continue Reading →
As Ruler of the Universe with infinite possibilities, God is not limited in how He reaches out to us. The world was created as reflection of God's wonder and caring nature. It is man who finds ways to deflect that reflection onto something else. Still, if you're looking for God, He will find you wherever,... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 